Metellos

The Metellos are a species that originates from the planet of Metellos in the Star Wars galaxy. It's a highly urbanized world located in the Core Worlds region. Packed with skyscrapers and continuously illuminated by artificial lights, the planet is infamous for its polluted environment. Despite that, it's densely populated, with around 625 billion inhabitants, mostly human, living in numerous towering cityscapes. The Metellos are experiencing evident socio-economic disparities, with the wealthy taking residence in high-altitude districts, enjoying clean oxygen and panoramic views, while the less privileged are dwelling in the gloomier, polluted lower-level areas, known as the Undertangles.

While little detail is given about the specifics of Metellos' species, it hints towards a diverse populace given the planet's rich cultural melting pot. The Metellos' lives are greatly affected by the local conditions and their socio-economic status, dictating a wide variation of lifestyles and professions, from corporate moguls to street scavengers. Their variety is indeed a reflection of the many faces of the Star Wars galaxy.

The Metellos and their planet were first mentioned in the Star Wars Expanded Universe novel 'Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight' by Michael Reaves, and it became a critical setting for several stories in the expanded universe. However, as of now, they do not appear in any of the canonical movies or television series, existing only in the expanded universe of books, games, and comics.